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Tanks for Ukraine will only prolong war, line pockets of arms dealers: Erdogan
The Turkish president has also doubled down on his opposition to allowing Sweden into NATO following Quran-burning protests in Stockholm
Feb 02, 2023
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Iran’s participation in Damascus-Ankara talks ‘possible’: Erdogan
The Iranian foreign minister’s recent visit to Syria aimed to resolve ‘misunderstandings’ between Tehran and Damascus regarding the reconciliation, a source told The Cradle
Jan 31, 2023
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If US does not ‘keep its word,’ it will pay a price: Erdogan
The US put off the delivery of the F-35 jets to its NATO partner in July 2019 over “security concerns” pertaining to the Russian S-400 defense system
Jan 30, 2023
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Sweden should not expect Turkiye’s backing to join NATO: Erdogan
The burning of the Quran by a Swedish far-right politician has drawn the ire of Ankara, with the Turkish president calling it 'blasphemy'
Jan 24, 2023
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Turkiye launches investigation into Erdogan effigy hung outside Stockholm city hall
Turkish media claims that the effigy incident may impact Turkiye's decision to approve Sweden's ascension to NATO
Jan 13, 2023
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Erdogan using reconciliation with Syria as reelection ploy: Damascus
The Syrian government has not yet approved the foreign ministers' meeting between Turkiye, Syria, and Russia, and has rejected claims that a date has been set
Jan 13, 2023
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Israeli president invites Erdogan to Israel, receives ambassador
Netanyahu claims that Erdogan supports the expansion of relations with Tel Aviv in various sectors
Jan 11, 2023
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Putin to provide Turkiye with free grain, flour to send to African countries: Erdogan
Putin assured Ankara that Russia would be able to provide grain for free on the condition that it is delivered to underdeveloped countries in Africa
Jan 09, 2023
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Turkish court sentences Erdogan rival to prison, bans him from political office
The sentences against the mayor of Istanbul stem from comments he made in 2019
Dec 15, 2022
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Erdogan: Defense exports will exceed $4 billion by end of year
Over the last two decades Ankara has greatly increased the size of the budget for defense projects, especially in the field of armed drones
Dec 12, 2022
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Erdogan urges Putin to support Turkiye’s occupation of northern Syria
Over the past year, Turkiye has been looking to establish a 'security corridor' running 30km deep inside Syria, as part of a plan to repatriate millions of Syrian refugees
Dec 12, 2022
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Syria refused Turkiye’s request to hold a meeting between Erdogan and Assad
Russia has offered to mediate and facilitate a meeting between Turkiye and Syria, with limited success
Dec 06, 2022
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Ankara may launch ground offensive in Iraq and Syria: Erdogan
Turkey is expanding its already ongoing operation in Syria and Iraq in retaliation to the Istanbul bombing, which it has blamed on Kurdish militants
Nov 21, 2022
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Erdogan, Sisi shake hands on the sidelines of 2022 World Cup
In October, Egypt's Foreign Ministry cited Turkish interventions in Libya as a major obstacle for the normalization of ties
Nov 20, 2022
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Ankara to reconsider relations with Syria after elections: Erdogan
At the end of the G20 summit in Indonesia, Erdogan disclosed that there is no 'eternal disagreement and resentment' between Ankara, Cairo and Damascus
Nov 17, 2022
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Erdogan vows to send grain, fertilizer to countries in need
Turkey and Russia have reached a consensus on making more use of the grain corridor in the Black Sea
Nov 04, 2022
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Erdogan announces reopening shipment lanes from Ukrainian ports, despite Russian suspension
Despite Russian objections, Ukraine, the UN and Turkey agreed to implement the Black Sea grain deal with a transit plan for 16 ships
Nov 02, 2022
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Moscow to build ‘natural gas hub’ in Turkey: Erdogan
Both authorities consider Turkey’s Thrace region, bordering Greece and Bulgaria, to be the best viable option for gas exportation
Oct 14, 2022
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Moscow offers to mediate talks between Erdogan and Assad: Turkish presidency
Syrian officials previously denied establishing contact with Turkey, which occupies large swathes of northern Syria with the help of extremist armed groups
Oct 12, 2022
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Turkey summons Swedish ambassador over ‘insulting comments’ about Erdogan
Turkey and Sweden kicked off a series of talks from 5-6 October to negotiate the specifics of Turkey's extradition request, a pre-condition for Sweden's NATO membership
Oct 06, 2022
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Erdogan to hold talks with Russian delegation over Mir payment system: Report
Turkish banks, Denizbank and Isbank, recently suspended the use of Mir payments after the US expanded its sanctions on Russia
Sep 22, 2022
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‘Return Crimea to rightful owners’: Erdogan to Putin
Some Western diplomats have accused Turkey of playing a double game between the EU, NATO and Russia
Sep 21, 2022
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‘If not US, Russia could sell us warplanes’: Erdogan
US President Joe Biden has said he would work to convince lawmakers to deliver the F-16 jets to Turkey’s air force
Sep 11, 2022
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Erdogan rebukes US refusal to deliver F-35 jets to Turkey
Erdogan criticized the double standards of US policy in the region
Aug 31, 2022
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Relations between Turkey and Israel will not impact support for Palestine: Erdogan
These remarks come after Erdogan's meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, where the two exchanged 'visions of regional security'
Aug 24, 2022
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Erdogan has no desire to overthrow Assad, accuses US of fostering terrorism
The shift in Turkish rhetoric towards Syria's Bashar al-Assad comes as a result of the shift in focus of Ankara's long term goals in Syria and Iraq
Aug 19, 2022
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Erdogan, Zelenskyy and Guterres meet in Ukraine for talks
The discussions revolved around solutions for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station, and the Ukrainian export of grain via the Black Sea
Aug 18, 2022
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Erdogan and Assad likely to hold talks under Putin’s support
Turkey maintains that the aim of its military presence in Syria is to prevent attacks from Kurdish factions, such as the PKK and YPG
Aug 09, 2022
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Erdogan threatens to end NATO deal with Sweden and Finland if conditions not met
According to the Turkish president, Stockholm has agreed to extradite 73 PKK members
Jul 01, 2022
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Joe Biden ready to sell F-16 jets to Turkey, thanks Erdogan for lifting NATO veto
If approved by US Congress, the arms deal would come at a time when Turkey is embarking on a major military operation into northern Syria
Jun 30, 2022
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